Workload

Do we deserve a break this Christmas or what? Some evenings I’ve been on my knees and I’ve seen similar comments on social media.  This blog post details 5 ways to relax this Christmas.  There isn’t any rocket science here, but it is good to be reminded of these simple ways to ensure we unwind […]

Have you ever gone to school feeling like teaching is a chore rather than a passion? Then this post is for you. Having been in the profession for the best part of twenty years, I love my job now, probably more than I did when I took those first, tentative steps into the classroom. So […]

So what 10 resources on The Arty Teacher would help you make an excellent start to the new academic year?  I’ve listed below 10 must-have art resources that will help you feel organised for the year ahead.  Each resource is only £3 or $3 however each resource becomes just cents or pennies when you subscribe […]

Is it really possible to cut down on marking?  With a little forethought and planning the answer is most definitely yes.  The following are 6 strategies I use all the time which keep me on top of my marking workload whilst still supporting and moving students forward. 1 – A Double Page Spread With Several […]

Is it really possible to create an art teacher work-life balance? Regularly on social media, I see teachers writing that they can’t take it anymore, that they’re at the end of their tether: burnt out. If you are feeling that you are heading in that direction, you need to stop and take the advice below […]

No teacher wants to be off school.  You know your students make more progress when you are there and no-one takes care of your materials and room like you do.  In reality, I like to lock everything away and leave work that only needs a pencil.  Having said that, with art being trimmed and trimmed […]